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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.81, 9,696.51 and 3,882.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.81, 9,696.51 and 3,882.75 is: 5,357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.81 : 9,696.51 = 3,882.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.81/9,696.51 = 3,882.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.81x = 9,696.51 × 3,882.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.81x = 37,649,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,649,124.20/7,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.93

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